Burning out

Warning, pretty pessimistic stuff ahead. It all started with me getting sick about 2 weeks ago. I was pretty sure the reason I got weak...

The Enforcer early impressions

NO HONKING $350 PENALTY DON'T HONK YOU WILL BE BANNED As you're probably aware, the Enforcer has been released for C-Bills with ...

A Locust gameplay guide for aspiring masochists (1E/3M)

Introduction Before you begin Movement — General Movement — Finding targets/engagements Movement — Advanced Movement — Deciding on y...

Rak's Comments: Latest nerfs

A few people asked me for my opinion on this matter which I shamelessly replied with "let's see". Nerfs/buffs are very pola...

Duke plays MWO Episode 3 — The Locust rampage

I've been playing with the Locust in the group queue last night and today I decided to bring it to the solo queue . . . and it's abs...

Sunday papers: Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

I love reading about history and especially about military history. It's very satisfying to learn why some things happened rather th...

Clash of the business models: Wargaming vs PGI

More BOOM less pew I spent most of this week being sick which meant little MWO/group queue time (say what you want, it's a tiring ga...

Duke plays MWO Episode 2 — Didn't want that arm anyway (CN9-A)

Figured I'd post it here for those who don't follow my Twitter or YouTube (seriously, I share a lot of content there as well. Do it!...

Silly 'Mech day — Supercharged Mediums

After thinking about it, I decided to do this in a video form. Though, I included the transcript for those who enjoy the text. I mus...

Is this why sense of scale feels off in MWO?

I was randomly recording my solo adventures yesterday when this little glitch happened: We know that the 'Mech models are actuall...

Build gymnastics — Optimizing the Protector (and taking lessons)

After writing about the Orion today and talking about how XL unviable it is, I felt the need to do the unthinkable. I thought "What...

Rak's Comments: ON1 Master Race

Ron Swanson has nothing on this when it comes to manliness (image source: Lordred ) When I saw MechWarrior Jalik asking for a manly ...

What happens when 2xHBK-4J's and a NARC'er drop in the group queue

After writing an article about LRM boats and suggesting a 4J for LRM boats, I decided to take mine (at the time unelited) for a ride. Three ...

Mechmasters 1v1 heavy finals

EDIT: Moderate was banned for cheating from MWO and I have to eat my words. I am (and will be) very reluctant to call anyone cheater, but I...

On the mentality of "locks pls" and LRM boats

It's not unusual to come across the LRM boat mating call of "2160 missiles looking for a good home, locks pls" or one of...